Fort Collins Emissions Test
Maybe. Whether a test is due depends on your county renewal postcard, since Larimer County is only partly covered by Colorado's Air Care Colorado program. In that case, the test costs $35 ($20 for cars of model year 1981 and older), and you can get it done at 835 S.E. Frontage Rd. in Fort Collins.
- Part of Larimer
- The program area includes County
- Every 2 years
- 1982 and newer cars; every year for 1981 and older cars
- $35
- $20 for 1981 and older vehicles per inspection
- 835 S.E. Frontage Rd.
- The Fort Collins Air Care station
Is an emissions test required in Fort Collins?
According to the Colorado state health department and state legislature, nine counties have full or partial coverage, including part of Larimer. According to the Air Care Colorado FAQ, the rule applies to most vehicles whose registered mailing address is in a program county; check your renewal postcard. A test is also required if a car registered outside the area travels into it for work or school 90 days or more each year. You can find statewide information on the Colorado emissions test page.
Fort Collins emissions test cost and how often
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Fee, 1982 and newer | $35 |
| Fee, 1981 and older | $20 |
| How often | Every year for 1981 and older vehicles; every 2 years for 1982 and newer vehicles |
| Exempt | Newest 7 model years of gas cars |
Cash, checks and cards are accepted, according to the Air Care Colorado home page, which lists the fees and adds a 2% fee for card payments.
Fort Collins emissions test location
You'll find the station at 835 S.E. Frontage Rd. in Fort Collins, ZIP code 80524. For the North Front Range, call 970-247-8378. This station has the special dynamometers needed for wheels over 34 inches and 17-inch or larger low-profile rims. It is one of four such stations, as the locations page shows. A Loveland station at 7001 N. Franklin Ave. is open on weekdays and Saturday mornings. Check current wait times, browse the city emissions test list, or compare Denver.
If you fail the Fort Collins emissions test
You can request a waiver from the Colorado Department of Revenue at 303-205-5603 after documented repairs of at least $715 and a failed re-inspection. Air Care stations do not test diesels. Find out how an emissions waiver works.
Fort Collins emissions test questions
Does Colorado's emissions testing area include Fort Collins?
Larimer County is partly included. Because the official pages give no street boundary, follow the notice that appears on your county renewal postcard.
How much is a Fort Collins emissions test?
For 1982 and newer vehicles, the fee is $35; for 1981 and older ones, it is $20.